2016 SUPER SUNDAY SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP

Samuel Black impressed all throughout the weekend with his knowledge of a new Booster Draft Format, his ability to pilot tricky Standard Decks, and his general strengths as a professional Magic player. The sixth-ranked Platinum Pro did not drop a match on Day One, earning his Top 8 after a fifth-round win and two intentional draws. From there, his Top 8 Booster Draft yielded him an incredibly powerful, synergy-driven combination of white, black, and green spells, backed up with powerful bombs like Ob Nixilis Reignited. His final match against Dex Army team member Thiago Rodrigues came down to the wire, but ultimately Black was able to power through with enough life drain effects and card draw to take the finals in the third and final game of the tournament.

Black’s win here guarantees his return to next year’s championship, and it marks an excellent start to 2016. From here, Black will be staying in the pacific northwest until Grand Prix Vancouver next weekend, where he will join teammates from Team Ultra PRO as they try to conquer the Grand Prix’s first Oath of the Gatewatch Limited format. Given the results of this weekend, Black has made himself a name to watch even closer next weekend, as he chases his first Grand Prix victory.

For now though, the weekend has been marked with success for Black, and fun for many as the competitors spend the rest of the afternoon drafting and hanging out in their last day in the Super Sunday Series Championship. Congratulations to the winner and all those who qualified, and best of luck to this year’s competitors on their return to Wizards of the Coast HQ!

The Top 8 for the 2016 Super Sunday Series Championship is set, featuring a few familiar faces, including returning champion Luis Salvatto and sixth-ranked Samuel Black! Who will win? Check back tomorrow to see who conquers the Top 8 Booster Draft playoff!